Q. Which one of the following acts as an oxidizing agent?
A) $Np^{4 +}$
B) $Sm^{2 +}$
C) $Eu^{2 +}$
D) $Yb^{2 +}$
Explanation
(a)
All those inner-transition elements having +2 oxidation state, changes to +3, and act as reducing agents. While those having +4 tend to change to +3 and act as oxidizing agents. Therefore, $Np^{4 +}$ acts as an oxidizing agent
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